"It's something that quite a few community members have taken interest in, and have wanted to see in our community for quite a few years. It wasn't until recently that the idea has gained some traction," says Dan Wendorf, the Merrill Park and Recreation Director.

The Park and Recreation Department was given $12,500 in the city budget to build the dog park.

The site could be the Merrill Area Recreation Complex on Merrill's far west side.

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